Surgical Hot Topics

Forgiveness: A Prescription for Good Health

Studies have found that the act of forgiveness can lead to better health. In this episode, Dr. Fred Luskin, author of Forgive For Good, shares groundbreaking research and insight into the healing powers and medical benefits of forgiveness. He offers a forgiveness method that makes it possible to move beyond being a victim to a life of contentment.

”Removing The Mask” - A Surgeon’s Personal Mental Health Story

In this episode of the Resilient Surgeon, Dr. Carrie Cunningham, associate professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School, section head of the Massachusetts General Hospital Endocrine Surgery Unit, and past-president of the Association of Academic Surgery, talks intimately with Dr. Michael Maddaus about the mental health crisis facing health care workers and shares her own lived experiences. The conversation tackles stigma and increased resources needed to support and protect those who are struggling in the health care community.

The Dark Horse: Redefining Success

Harvard researcher Todd Rose talks with Dr. Michael Maddaus about changing the way people think about success. Author of "Dark Horse: Achieving Success Through the Pursuit of Fulfillment," Rose shares his story on the unlikely paths that led him to fulfillment and success, and what it takes to beat the odds.

Gaining Self Awareness and Other Awareness

How you communicate with others can be interpreted in many ways. In this new episode of The Resilient Surgeon, Dr. Michael Maddaus talks with Zack Wieder, CEO at Principles, about communication styles and how to bridge the gap between intention and how it's received by others. Wieder explains how gaining self-awareness and other awareness helps people make better decisions and form deeper connections. Wieder also offers a free personality assessment test to better understand yourself and others. Listen today. 

The Resilient Surgeon S3: The Healing Power of Mindfulness and Meditation

In this episode of The Resilient Surgeon, hear Diana Winston, author, speaker, and director of Mindfulness Education at UCLA's Mindful Awareness Research Center, talk about the natural, accessible and scientifically backed approach to improving mental health, reducing stress and fostering a deeper connection with oneself through mindfulness and meditation. 

The Resilient Surgeon S3: The Power of Saying No

Do you find it difficult to say no to people? Do you tend to put others' needs before your own? Dr. Vanessa Patrick-Ralhan, author of The Power of Saying No: The New Science of How to Say No that Puts You in Charge of Your Life, talks about empowered refusal and strategies of people who are adept at giving a clear “no” while still honoring personal relationships and keep their reputation intact. 

The Resilient Surgeon S3: The Microstress Effect – Building Resilience Through Purpose and Relationships

In this episode, Rob Cross, professor of global leadership, Babson College, cofounder and director of the Connected Commons, and author of Beyond Collaboration Overload and The Microstress Effect, discusses how the micro stresses we experience every day are impacting our work, relationships and ability to live well. Learn what high performers are doing differently to manage microstress. 

 

 

The Resilient Surgeon S3: Dopamine Addiction and the Interconnection of Pleasure and Pain

In this episode of “The Resilient Surgeon” podcast, host Dr. Michael Maddaus talks Dr. Anna Lembke, chief of the Stanford Addiction Medicine Dual Diagnosis Clinic at Stanford University School of Medicine and author of Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence, about the neuroscience of addiction.  It’s a fascinating discussion on the biology and psychology of why people become addicted to certain substances and behaviors and the key role that "dopamine balance" plays in creating addiction. Dr. Lembke explains why people do what they do and how we all can maintain a healthy sense of pleasure.

The Resilient Surgeon S3: The Science & Practice of Time-Restricted Eating - Pt 2

Dr. Michael Maddaus, host of The Resilient Surgeon, joins Satchin Panda, PhD, professor at the Salk Institute, for a fascinating conversation on the health benefits of time-restricted eating and how it affects the body on the molecular level. In this part 2 episode of the series, Satchin explains how to put time-restricted eating into practice. 

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The Resilient Surgeon S3: The Science & Practice of Time-Restricted Eating With Satchin Panda, PhD - Pt.1

Dr. Michael Maddaus, host of The Resilient Surgeon, joins Satchin Panda, PhD, professor at the Salk Institute, for a fascinating conversation on the health benefits of time-restricted eating and how it affects the body on the molecular level.

Learn more about STS's member wellness resources: https://bit.ly/3pNQNkq